

| Subject: | Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE |
| From: | Stephen Grisanti |
| Date: | Thu, 27 May 2021 16:45:07 +0000 |
There are Samba threads on this. I posted a few pix in this one (page 2).
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275775&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=handle&start=20
Drill your holes SHALLOW so you don't hit the wires. You will love the assist in climbing up.
Stephen
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, 11:34:12 AM EDT, Manny Melo <manuel.melo.jr@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Guys, Check these out:
https://www.syncrotimes.com/shop/vanagon-oh-shit-handle
> On May 27, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Hi guys,
>
> I have a handle and the wedges from Jim Felder some time ago. I have not installed yet but my driver has requested it. Her short size makes the step a challenge and she pulls on the steering wheel to get in.
>
> But, I noticed that after I got the used parts that GW now sells the wedges and the handle. They also talk about extensive directions with the kit on how to do problem free.
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> Perhaps the directions include a video or are at least on the site.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> Eric Caron
> Driver handle on my to do list.
>
>
>
>> On May 27, 2021, at 3:53 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>> RE: Drivers Side Grab Handle
>> I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done.
>> First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get ALL the parts!! The base
>> that goes under the handle, two of them, can be hard to find.
>> Second, and this is VERY important, you have to be very careful when
>> drilling the holes to mount it. There are a bunch of wires in that A
>> column that you don't want to catch with your drill. And even worse, the
>> screws that hold everything in place are longer than they need to be and
>> they can catch the wires also. That is what happened when mine was mounted
>> but fortunately I had a top notch Vanagon mechanic doing the work and he
>> was able to snake in a new wire.
>> The several times I have been in and out of my Westy since the handle
>> really helps my old body, getting in was starting to be a problem. Problem
>> solved.Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »